Today in the News: Supreme Court to toss affirmative action?

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Oct 15, 2013 at 5:05 PM

News on affirmative action, Apple and the San Diego mayor.

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In hearing a case today that touches on affirmative action, the Supreme Court justices seemed to lean against the policy. Conservative justices and Anthony Kennedy, who generally is considered the swing vote on the court, appeared to agree that states can ban affirmative action.

Quote of note

"We still have a lot to cover." - Statement from Apple on invitations to an Oct. 22 event. Apple is expected to announce a new iPad and an upgraded iPad mini at the event.

Hot video: Raw: Ex-San Diego mayor pleads guilty

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and two misdemeanor counts of battery. The plea came Tuesday, weeks after Filner was forced to resign over claims of sexual harassment by numerous women.

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